Recently Mary attended the music event ‘Songs for Emma’ dedicated to young people who have suffered abuse throughout their lives. The event was held at the Reception Room at the Legislative Assembly and was a result of a project part of CREATE Foundation’s support of the Royal Commission into...
Mary with Kashia, Salale and Koebi Faumi
This image appears in the Porter Report - Singing For Healing
Mary with Olivia Fisher
Last month, both as a patron and as an awards presenter, Mary attended the highly prestigious Canberra Theatre Awards (CAT) at Llewellyn Hall, ANU.
The Awards night also celebrated 20 years of continuous service to the performing arts in Canberra and the region of Southern New South...
This image appears in the Porter Report - It’s Cat Time Again!
Mary with Guy Noble- Conductor and Anna Da Silva Chen- Solo Violinist
Last month Mary attended the Canberra Symphony Orchestra Shell Prom 2015, themed the Touch of Tartan, held in the glorious gardens of Government House.
Performances on the day included many well loved British classical favourite works, a stunning performance by 18 year old maestro Anna Da...
This image appears in the Porter Report - An Afternoon At The Proms
Mary with Andrew Yan, President, Canberra Shanghai Friendship Society Association
Every year, when Mary is able, she joins the Honk Kong Economic and Trade Office in celebrating the Chinese New Year at a reception, this year held at the National Gallery of Australia.
The reception gave everyone the opportunity to recognise the close relationships between Australia and...
This image appears in the Porter Report - The Year Of The Ram
Sylvie Stern
Vale Bede
Recently Mary farewelled two fine citizens who have contributed so much to the community, attending Bede Tongs’ funeral on 27 January and Sylvie Stern’s on the following day.
Retired Captain Bede Tongs OAM MM died on 14 January after a battle with cancer. He was a...
This image appears in the Porter Report - Farewell Friends